SIR,

May I thank the young knight in shining armour who came to my rescue outside Boots recently. Having dropped my car keys down a drain, all seemed lost.

Telephoning my husband could have ended in divorce. The council could have helped perhaps?

A small crowd gathered. The keys could be seen, glintly in the brown water. Acceptable suggestions were made. The crowd grew. Near despair, a hand touched my shoulder. There he was! Bending to one knee, he effortlessly picked up the drain cover and using my walking stick, he retrieved the keys in one fluid motion.

Thank you

Sarah-Jane